Missouri Credit Union Association - Unite for Goodhttps://www.mcua.org/taxonomy/term/1947
enSubmit Stories for CUNA's GAChttps://www.mcua.org/node/2242
<a href="/node/2242"><img class="teaserimage" typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.mcua.org/sites/default/files//styles/thumbnail/public/teaserimage/thumb.png?itok=GrZAsnqv" alt="Submit Stories for CUNA&#039;s GAC" title="Submit Stories for CUNA&#039;s GAC" /></a><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) will display&nbsp;credit union stories at the&nbsp;Governmental Affairs Conference again this year. There will be wall art (see example at right) in the lobby to highlight the difference credit unions are making.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Credit unions are encouraged to submit stories about how they&nbsp;create&nbsp;awareness, foster&nbsp;service excellence and remove&nbsp;barriers within your community.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Stories should be submitted to&nbsp;Nicole Daniels via <a href="mailto:ndaniels@cuna.coop?subject=GAC%20Storyboard%20Submission">email</a>&nbsp;no later than <strong>Wednesday, January 21. Please copy <a href="mailto:pr@mcua.org">pr@mcua.org</a> on your email.&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>In your email, please include:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>A short 50-word description</li>
<li>A longer description (no work limit)</li>
<li>A high-res photo or logo (this allows us to use the image on the big board)</li>
</ul>
<p>CUNA will add stories that have been submitted to the&nbsp;Unite for Good website.&nbsp;</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-vocab-legislation field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Vocab Legislation:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/198" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">new</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/326" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">CUNA</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1947" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Unite for Good</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/659" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Governmental Affairs Conference</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/660" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">GAC</a></div></div></div>Tue, 13 Jan 2015 17:54:48 +0000Nora Holloway2242 at https://www.mcua.orghttps://www.mcua.org/node/2242#commentsUse Social Media to Contact Lawmakers During Hike the Hill June 17 - 19https://www.mcua.org/node/1956
<a href="/node/1956"><img class="teaserimage" typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.mcua.org/sites/default/files//styles/thumbnail/public/teaserimage/thumb.png?itok=GrZAsnqv" alt="Use Social Media to Contact Lawmakers During Hike the Hill June 17 - 19" title="Use Social Media to Contact Lawmakers During Hike the Hill June 17 - 19" /></a><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><span style="line-height: 1.3em;">Credit union leaders from around the state of Missouri will Hike the Hill in Washington D.C. next week, June 17-19. Hike the Hill is an opportunity to share credit union concerns and issues with federal lawmakers and their staff.</span></p>
<p>If you aren’t headed to Washington, D.C. for this year’s Hike the Hill, you can make your voice heard from home.&nbsp;For example, you can post “Unite for Good” stories and member testimonials from your credit union’s Facebook and Twitter. Please tag your members’ lawmakers in these social media updates, as this ensures that the posts show up on their Facebook timelines and/or Twitter feeds.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mcua.org/sites/default/files//Documents/ADVOCACY/CU%20Advocates%20-%20Social%20Media%20Handout.pdf" target="_blank">Click here</a> for a&nbsp;cheat sheet listing social media usernames for&nbsp;Missouri’s federal lawmakers.&nbsp;Use the hashtag #MOHiketheHill in any posts or tweets.</p>
<p>Please use your best judgment when composing updates for lawmakers. Use respectful language at all times, and consider sharing just one update with each lawmaker a day.</p>
<p>To send a direct email, use <a href="http://www.donttaxmycreditunion.org" target="_blank">the Don’t Tax My Credit Union website</a>. Please take time to personalize your communications.&nbsp;Taking the few extra minutes to tell your credit union's story&nbsp;makes your message that much more memorable for&nbsp;lawmakers and their staff. Also, mention that Missouri representatives are in Washington, D.C. to discuss credit union concerns June 17-19, and you look forward to hearing about their meetings with lawmakers.</p>
<p>If you have any questions about Facebook, Twitter or other social media platforms, please contact Nora Holloway, Public Relations and Online Community director, via <a href="mailto:nholloway@mcua.org?subject=Hike%20the%20Hill%3A%20Social%20Messages%20to%20Lawmakers">email</a> or&nbsp;800.392.3074, ext. 1349.&nbsp;</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-vocab-legislation field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Vocab Legislation:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/198" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">new</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/110" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Advocacy</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/125" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Hike the Hill</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/833" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">social media</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1947" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Unite for Good</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1146" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">lawmakers</a></div></div></div>Tue, 10 Jun 2014 17:29:31 +0000Nora Holloway1956 at https://www.mcua.orghttps://www.mcua.org/node/1956#commentsSend In “Unite For Good” Storieshttps://www.mcua.org/node/1898
<a href="/node/1898"><img class="teaserimage" typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.mcua.org/sites/default/files//styles/thumbnail/public/images/UFGWall_200x200.jpg?itok=VjXkdJBE" alt="Send In “Unite For Good” Stories" title="Send In “Unite For Good” Stories" /></a><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><span style="line-height: 1.3em;">Credit unions in Missouri unite for good on a daily basis, and the Credit Union National Association (</span>CUNA<span style="line-height: 1.3em;">) wants to put these good deeds on display at America’s Credit Union Conference in San Francisco on June 29 – July 3, 2014. These stories will be featured as part of the large wall art throughout the conference, similar to how they were displayed at </span>CUNA’s<span style="line-height: 1.3em;"> Governmental Affairs Conference.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.3em;">The efforts of credit unions in Missouri were well-represented at the </span>GAC<span style="line-height: 1.3em;">, with credit unions across the state providing their member success stories.&nbsp;Here’s another chance to highlight Missouri's credit union actions on the national level&nbsp;–&nbsp;the Missouri Credit Union Association (MCUA) encourages credit unions to send their stories, logos and/or photos (high-resolution format) to Nichole Daniels via </span><a href="mailto:ndaniels@cuna.coop?subject=Photos%20and%20logos%20for%20Unite%20for%20Good" style="line-height: 1.3em;">email</a><span style="line-height: 1.3em;"> by </span><strong style="line-height: 1.3em;">Monday, May 19, 2014</strong><span style="line-height: 1.3em;">. Credit unions can also submit their stories, photos and video links through the </span><a href="http://uniteforgood.org" style="line-height: 1.3em;" target="_blank">“Unite For Good” website</a><span style="line-height: 1.3em;">.</span></p>
<p>Not sure what to share? The sky is the limit. For example, you could share stories about:</p>
<ul>
<li>An impactful advocacy initiative</li>
<li>Raising awareness for credit unions through community and charitable efforts</li>
<li>Connecting with youth through education or programs</li>
<li>Implementing&nbsp;a new service or loan product that goes the extra mile to serve&nbsp;members</li>
</ul>
<p>Please take a moment this week to share your credit union’s story with CUNA.</p>
<p>Have a question? Please <a href="mailto:uniteforgood@cuna.coop?subject=Unite%20For%20Good%20Stories%20-%20America's%20Credit%20Union%20Conference">contact CUNA directly here</a>&nbsp;or Nora Holloway, MCUA PR and Online Community director, via <a href="mailto:nholloway@mcua.org">email</a> or 314.542.1349.</p>
<p><em>Caption: An example of the large displays that CUNA&nbsp;incorporated into GAC.&nbsp;</em></p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-vocab-legislation field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Vocab Legislation:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/198" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">new</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1947" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Unite for Good</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/326" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">CUNA</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2871" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">America&#039;s Credit Union Conference</a></div></div></div>Fri, 09 May 2014 15:12:12 +0000Nora Holloway1898 at https://www.mcua.orghttps://www.mcua.org/node/1898#commentsVideo: Credit Unions 'Unite for Good'https://www.mcua.org/credit_unions_unite_for_good_video
<a href="/credit_unions_unite_for_good_video"><img class="teaserimage" typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.mcua.org/sites/default/files//styles/thumbnail/public/teaserimage/thumb.png?itok=GrZAsnqv" alt="Video: Credit Unions &#039;Unite for Good&#039;" title="Video: Credit Unions &#039;Unite for Good&#039;" /></a><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>When credit unions grow and prosper, so do their communities. And with so many people&nbsp;being burned by big corporations and big banks, it’s the perfect time to show non-members the many advantages to choosing credit unions. </p>
<p>That’s right—let's get&nbsp;proactive! Unite for Good calls for credit unions to join forces&nbsp;and work towards shared goals. This is the first time that the credit union movement has identified a strategic vision. Working with its board, league presidents and credit unions, the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) has made sure that this movement represents us all.</p>
<p>The Missouri Credit Union Association (MCUA) encourages credit union leaders to view the​ <a href="http://vimeo.com/65338297" target="_blank">Unite For Good video</a>. Not only will it give you a fuller understanding of the campaign, but it is also a great resource to share with your employees and board members to get them pumped. Additional resources and information specifically geared for Missouri credit unions are available at this <a href="http://creditunionsofmissouri.com" target="_blank">website</a>.</p>
<p>What can you do? Each and every one of you is important to achieving success. There are three action steps&nbsp;that we can&nbsp;work on&nbsp;to accomplish this.</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Remove Barriers -&nbsp;</strong>Get out there and participate in credit union grassroots activities! If there is an opportunity to get more involved in the political process, take it. Meet with your regulators, support credit union-friendly candidates, participate in Project Zip Code…the sky is the limit.</li>
<li><strong>Create Awareness -&nbsp;</strong>Take credit for all those amazing things you do for the community. Send out a news release to your local paper or online news source, like Patch.com. Post your events and services to Facebook and Twitter. Write letters to the editor, opinion pieces and blog posts that respond to the anti-credit union propaganda. There are so many ways to get your credit union’s name out there. Make sure to share this information with MCUA&nbsp;via <a href="http://pr@mcua.org" target="_blank">email</a>. We'll help share the good news!</li>
<li><strong>Foster Service Excellence -&nbsp;</strong>You already put your members first, but it never hurts to reinforce helpful, friendly service. Also, providing the newest financial tools can boost customer loyalty.</li>
</ol>
<p>So let’s make history! For a how-to on the three action steps above, follow&nbsp;this <a href="http://legacy.cuna.org/member/uniteforgood_checklist.htm" target="_blank">checklist</a>. </p>
<p>Have some thoughts or comments regarding Unite for Good? Type them out and send them by email to <a href="mailto:uniteforgood@cung.org?subject=Unite%20for%20Good%20Question%20from%20Missouri">Unite for Good</a>. Questions about Unite for Good and how it ties in with Missouri advocacy efforts? Send an email to <a href="mailto:amclard@mcua.org?subject=Unite%20for%20Good%20Question">Amy McLard</a>&nbsp;or call 314.542.1370.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-vocab-legislation field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Vocab Legislation:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/198" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">new</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1947" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Unite for Good</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1948" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">credit union awareness</a></div></div></div>Sun, 05 May 2013 00:24:32 +0000Nora Holloway1311 at https://www.mcua.orghttps://www.mcua.org/credit_unions_unite_for_good_video#comments